Overview

Why Choose Accountancy at Western Illinois University?

Get a complete bachelors and masters in five years
The College of Business and Technology is one of only 174 universities worldwide that maintains dual AACSB accreditation in both Business and Accounting
WIU chapters of student organizations in Accountancy are nationally recognized in categories of excellence every year
Our Graduates are consistently recruited by Caterpillar and John Deere
Over 20 scholarships are awarded to accounting majors each year

Accountancy students and their faculty mentors get to know each other in an environment that encourages a spirit of cooperation and the sharing of information and knowledge.

The Accountancy faculty is committed to excellence in teaching. With doctoral degrees from major universities, including the Universities of Alabama, Florida, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, Saint Louis and South Florida, most faculty are professionally certified and engaged in research, service, and professional interaction. They understand the challenges and tremendous opportunities that today's professional accountants face.

Accounting for a Successful Career

A degree in Accountancy from WIU’s Signature Program in Accountancy prepares students for their first job and allows them to develop the knowledge and skills needed to take advantage of subsequent career opportunities. WIU alumni have careers as consultants, managerial accountants, auditors, tax specialists, financial planners, forensic accountants, controllers, financial analysts, and chief financial officers.

The Accountancy degree provides an excellent background for graduate studies in law, accounting, and business. Students completing the Master of Accountancy degree have also obtained teaching positions after working in the profession or have pursued their doctoral degrees in Accountancy at major universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Financial Accounting
Principles of Managerial Accounting
Accounting for Managers and Management Decisions
Management Accounting
Accounting Systems and Control
Fraud Examination
Tax Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Accounting Auditing Taxation View 166 other Bachelors in Taxation in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Western is one of just two public institutions in the state that are test-optional in regard to college admissions.

Tuition Fee

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International

14700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7350 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

9800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4900 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

9800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4900 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Macomb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Accountancy.

Available Scholarships

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